Tag: addiction assessment

June 28, 2026 / mohammed looti

Addiction Severity: Navigating the Recovery Continuum

Defining Addiction Severity Addiction severity is a multifaceted clinical construct used to quantify the degree of impairment, dependence, and problematic behaviors associated with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) or behavioral addiction. It moves beyond a simple binary diagnosis (addicted versus non-addicted) to recognize that addictive disorders exist along a continuum, ranging from mild, manageable difficulties […]

November 10, 2025 / mohammed looti

Alcoholism Screening: Early Detection & Treatment

Introduction to Alcoholism Screening and Its Importance Alcoholism screening represents a crucial public health strategy aimed at identifying individuals whose patterns of alcohol consumption place them at risk for, or have already resulted in, significant health, social, or psychological harm. The term alcoholism, while commonly used, is clinically referred to within diagnostic manuals, such as […]